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James J. Rhyu received $21.5M in total compensation as Chief Executive Officer of Stride, Inc. in FY2025. The largest component was $16.9M in stock awards. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, James J. Rhyu, Chief Executive Officer of Stride, Inc. (LRN), received total compensation of $21.5 million.
James J. Rhyu's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1 million, stock awards valued at $16.9 million, non-equity incentive compensation of $3.6 million, and other compensation of $16K.
Stride, Inc.'s top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $33.1 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in Stride, Inc.'s 2025 proxy statement are:James J. Rhyu (Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $21.5 million, Donna Blackman (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $6.1 million, Greerson G. McMullen (Sr., Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary) with total compensation of $2.0 million, Vincent W. Mathis (Former Executive Vice President General Counsel and Secretary) with total compensation of $1.9 million, and Todd Goldthwaite (Director Portfolio Companies) with total compensation of $1.8 million.
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James J. Rhyu
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$21.5MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
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Stride, Inc. (LRN) — Key Facts
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Oct 24, 2025
| CEO | James J. Rhyu, Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $21.5M |
| Base salary | $1M |
| Stock awards | $16.9M |
| Other compensation | $16K |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2025-10-24 |
James J. Rhyu, the Chief Executive Officer of Stride, Inc., received total compensation of $21.5 million in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1.0 million and stock awards valued at $16.9 million.
James J. Rhyu's base salary at Stride, Inc. is $1.0 million per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $21.5 million.
Stride, Inc.'s CEO, James J. Rhyu, earned $21.5 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($16.9 million) rather than base salary ($1.0 million).
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